engine swaps and problems

[Torskin]

I been looking through the forums here for info on a conversion of a 2f to a 3b but have not been able to find anything of value. Can anyone provide the thread that will answer my questions which are: what needs to be changed / added if i was to remove a 2f petrol and replace it with a 3b diesel such as engine mounts, bell housings, transmissions etc. Is there a thread that covers this info

Thanks

 

[VTCruiser]

If you are just looking for a 3B 60, buy a BJ60 from canada and import it. It will be worth your while... swaps are best reserved for putting and engine in a cruiser that wasn't offered in that cuiser originally. Otherwise i can't comment...

 

[VTCruiser]

ahhh, just read you other post.....it seems you want a 40, you could still try to find a canadian BJ42 but they are more rare

 

[fjbj40]

you are in Australia.....there should be plenty of donor vehicles there . Buy a bj 40-42 and just swap in the drivetrain and electricals , it is not hard , I have installed a 3b/h55f into a fj62 and with 4:11 gears she works quite well .
HTH , Daryl

 

[VTCruiser]

you are in australia.....why not just buy a good running BJ40-42?

 

[Torskin]

I have been trying but most up for sale are petrol (gas) or the diesels are rusted so badly that they are not worth buying.

 

[VTCruiser]

how about a 2H or 3b-t? a 3b-t would be sweet in a 40, and stickboys thread may have a lot of common info for you. And, there is rapovt who is putting a 2H in a FJ40 so he will be able to help you in that area. I haven't done a 40 so I'd could only speculate for you. Good luck!